US Bridges

SH 20 /Alameda Av over Franklin Canal

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 62/PAISANO · Structure no. 240720000201277

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,509
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 20 /Alameda Av over Franklin Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 20 /Alameda Av over Franklin Canal in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,509 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 20 /Alameda Av
CrossesFranklin Canal
Location0.1 MI W of US 62/PAISANO
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76904, -106.42821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,509 (2017)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 20 /Alameda Av over Franklin Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 20 /Alameda Av over Franklin Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 20 /Alameda Av over Franklin Canal carry?

About 13,509 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 20 /Alameda Av over Franklin Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 20 /Alameda Av over Franklin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.